Learn about our oral exams and how to make a booking.

We are responsible for handling health and safety issues for personnel on prescribed ships that are engaged in trade or commerce on international and domestic voyages.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

If you’re a seafarer or marine surveyor and want to apply for a skilled visa to live and work in Australia, you may need a migration skills assessment. Find out what you need to do and how to apply.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue risk management' held 19 February 2025.

Our search and rescue incidents from 2015–16.

Learn the differences between general and direct supervision

These guidelines aim to assist small1 DCV operations to undertake a risk assessment as part of the vessel’s safety management system.

Learn how to get copies of documents certified for your certificate application.

How to comply with low sulphur fuel requirements.

Guidance on ensuring appropriate crewing for safe navigation for domestic commercial vessels.

Read a transcript of the webinar 'Fatigue management on domestic commercial vessels' held on 8 May 2026.

You can submit your completed Seafarer form 419 or Certificate of competency application form 426 at participating Australia Post retail outlets.

In 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a revised strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.

Information for ship owners and operators about the application of the Bunkers Convention in Australia.